VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art and George Bernard Shaw Theatre
Contemporary art galleries, interactive spaces, family workshops and live theatre in Carlow Town.
Plan your visit
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Family practicalities
- Pram-friendly
- Baby changing
- Step-free access
- Café on site
- Toilets
What to expect
VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art and George Bernard Shaw Theatre, Carlow Town, hosts artwork from local, national and international artists in five different gallery spaces. Admission is free of charge to all the gallery spaces. There are also a lot of activities to enjoy with various workshops and classes taking place in the building as part of the Learning and Engagement Programme throughout the year.
VISUAL has a theatre which hosts a varied programme of music, comedy, drama, film and dance. The George Bernard Shaw Theatre can seat 335 people, and a full list of events can be viewed on their website or by calling the box office team.
VISUAL was designed by Terry Pawson, a British architect with vast experience in designing buildings for the arts and cultural sector after he won an international architectural competition held by the RIAI. The €18m development is a joint project of Carlow Local Authorities and the Department of Arts, Sports and Tourism under the Access Programme.
VISUAL also houses a restaurant, Lennons@Visual.
More information
- Booking
- Booking required
- Time to allow
- 1-2 hours
- Listed by
- Fáilte Ireland Attractions